Operation The Engine; Starting - Shindaiwa DGW300MS Owner's And Operator's Manual

7 Operating the Engine
Danger : Suffocation from exhaust fume
Exhaust fume from the engine contains many elements harmful to human.
Do not operate this equipment in poorly ventilated area, such as inside a room
or in a tunnel.
Caution : Suffocation from exhaust fume
Do not direct the exhaust fume toward pedestrians or building.
Caution : Fire
Temperature around muffler and exhaust can get extremely high.
Keep any flammable items (such as fuel, gas, paint, etc.) away from the
equipment.
Always operate this equipment on flat surface and, at least 1 meter away from
any objects (wall, box, etc.)
Caution : Injuries
Always place the equipment on a flat and stable surface, to keep the
equipment from sliding. Be sure to lock the wheels for the wheeled models.
Before starting the engine, be sure to disconnect the loads and set the
breakers (MAIN, 1-P) to [OFF] position.
Caution : Burns
Do not touch the engine and muffler during operation and immediately after
stopping the equipment, for the temperature can reach extremely high.
< Caution >
• Check to see if it is safe around the equipment before starting.
• When operating the equipment by two or more persons, ensure all work condition
are safe.
• Do not use the equipment on dusty
• Close and lock all equipment doors during operating this equipment, to avoid
damaging the equipment by decrease of cooling efficiency.
• Always close and lock all equipment doors during operating this equipment, to
prevent the hearing abnormality. Use additional hearing protection item.

7-1. Starting

① Turn the breakers (MAIN, 1-P) to [OFF]
② Turn the every Fuel lever (on Fuel Strainer and Water Separator) to [OPEN].
③ Turn the Battery Isolator Switch to [ON] Turn the Idle Control Switch to
[AUTO].
④ Ensure the Emergency Stop Switch is positioned to release.
⑤ When the temperature is below -5 ℃ , t urn and keep the Starter switch to
PREHEAT until the preheat lamp turns off (about 5 seconds).
⑥ Turn the Starter Switch to [START] and then the engine starts by the starter
motor.
⑦ Release the Starter Switch, as soon as the engine has started.
⑧ Keep the engine idle for about 5 minutes.
MAIN
1-P
BREAKER
BREAKER
hot and humid location.
,
FUEL
STRAINER
CLOSE
OPEN
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WATER
SEPARATOR
CLOSE
OPEN
BATTERY ISOLATOR
ON position